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Eminent domain refers to the legal system's power to take private property for public use, even without the owner's consent. This power is derived from the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution, which states that "private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation." While the government has the authority to use eminent domain, it cannot do so without following a strict legal process. This process typically involves offering the property owner just compensation for their land or property, as determined by an appraiser. If the owner refuses to accept the government's offer, the case may go…